Malus x Robusta
Crab Apple Tree
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Common Name: Crab Apple Tree
Latin Name: Malus x robusta
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: April / Small clusters of white flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4m
Special features: Small bunches of cherry-like red/yellow fruits in autumn.
The Malus x robusta is a deciduous, broad-headed tree which has a wonderful dome-shaped crown. In April, an abundance of white and pink flowers appear which are later replaced by glossy fruits. The crab apples are yellow or red and are quite similar in size to cherries; they make a fantastic crab apple jelly and are also great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The leaves are a dark olive-green and have a lovely ovate shape to them- they make the perfect foil for the summer flowers and the emerging autumn fruits.